Street racing suspects drive onto Scottsdale Airport runway

Court documents allege the driver weaved around parked aircraft and hit a private jet; the FBI is investigating, and more charges are possible.

On air: Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock on BBN After Hours
Published 3:59 AM ET, Wednesday, October 28, 2026

At a glance

First reported by reflector.com: “News of the Weird: Suspects prove to be 'Fast and Foolish'”, with reporting from AZFamily, KTAR, Fox 10 Phoenix and Avi-go.
Covered on BBN on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 3:59 AM ET on BBN After Hours, by Kenji Moonfield and Vera Bullock.

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reflector.comNews of the Weird: Suspects prove to be 'Fast and Foolish'
AZFamilyWhat we know about the Scottsdale Airport runway incident and arrests October 20, 2026 · facts used on air
KTAR2 arrested after crashing through gate at Scottsdale Airport - KTAR.com October 18, 2026 · facts used on air
Fox 10 PhoenixStreet racing suspect rams Scottsdale Airport gate, hits small airplane, police say October 18, 2026 · facts used on air
Avi-goTwo Suspected Street Racers Arrested After Driving Through Security Gate at Scottsdale Airport and Striking Parked Aircraft facts used on air

Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentCourt documents allege two street racing suspects crashed through a locked gate at Scottsdale Airport and weaved around parked aircraft, then hit a private jet while planes were landing and taking off.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorI'd call that a bold reroute. No police on the ground, so they picked the one road with a tower, a helicopter and a runway.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentA police helicopter was already circling, and pilots got a warning about it on the radio. The FBI is now investigating.